Hartal

/hɑːrˈtɑːl/ noun

Definition

A cessation of work or business, especially as a form of protest or strike; a term used primarily in South Asia.

Etymology

From Hindi 'hartal,' derived from 'hart' (lockup/closing) + 'tal' (place), literally 'locked place.' The term became famous during Indian independence movements as a form of non-violent protest.

Kelly Says

Gandhi popularized the hartal as a form of non-violent resistance during India's independence movement—a single Sanskrit-derived word describing a strategy that changed history and influenced civil rights movements worldwide!

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